The Find a Surgeon directory is a listing of active Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons who meet the requirements of the College's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and have opted to be on the list. This list excludes retired or inactive Fellows.

Travel Opportunites

Access full details and information about all Travel scholarship
and fellowship opportunities on the separate Travel Opportunities
web page or click on the individual scholarships listed below.
Before applying, please read the Important General Information about
the Travel Opportunities on the Travel scholarship page to ensure
your eligibility.

Other Opportunities offered by the
College

Frequently Asked Questions

Are College scholarships tax exempt?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website has an interactive
decision tool that will assist you to
determine if your scholarship is taxable. The College recommends
that applicants also seek tax-related advice from their personal
financial advisor.

Are scholarships available for overseas surgeons to
undertake research in Australia?

Generally, scholarships offered by the College are for permanent
residents of Australia and New Zealand. However there are
exceptions. Please read the information about each
opportunity for details on conditions and eligibility.

Are there scholarships for Australian surgeons
conducting research overseas?

The majority of scholarships offered by the College are for the
purpose of funding Australian and New Zealand-based research.

However, there are several scholarships available that fund
training or research conducted overseas by Australian and New
Zealand surgeons. Please read the information about each
opportunity for details on conditions and eligibility.

Opportunities offered by other organisations

Royal College of Surgeons of England Travel Award - H J Windsor
Prize

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is offering a travel
award for surgeons who wish to carry out research or educational
projects. The H J Windsor Prize, established
in 1976 by the late Dr H J Windsor KSG CBE FRCS of Brisbane,
Australia, is awarded annually either to an Australian Surgeon to
visit the British Isles, or a British Surgeon to visit
Australia. Further information and application information
can be found at the Royal
College of Surgeons of England.

MIGA Doctors in Training (DIT) Grants Program

The MIGA Doctors in Training (DIT) Grants Program provides
funding to promote advanced skills training and experience
among doctors in training. The annual Program offers up to
four Grants of $5,000 to assist doctors in meeting the
expenses associated with pursuing additional training
opportunities beyond the scope of their accredited training
program, both in Australia and abroad. Funds can be
used to cover costs such as travel and accommodation expenses, and
program fees. Examples of eligible training opportunities
include:

Specialised fellowships

Post graduate study

Placements with volunteer organisations

Research in a specific area of medicine

Other advanced training outside of a doctor's accredited
College

or Society training program.

If you are interested in undertaking advanced training in your
chosen specialty, the MIGA DIT Grants Program may be able to
assist you. For further information, including reports from
past recipients, the Program brochure and an Application
Form, visit the Program webpage.

Applications open early May 2015.

American College of Surgeons Opportunities

International Guest Scholarships (IGS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) offers International
Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other
than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong
interests and accomplishments in teaching and research. The
scholarships provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit
clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to
attend and participate fully in the educational opportunities and
activities of the ACS Clinical Congress. Applications dueJuly
1. Details are available on the ACS Website.

Community Surgeon Travel Awards

The ACS International Relations Committee is pleased to announce
travel awards for eligible surgeons. These awards provide
international surgeons with the opportunity to attend and
participate fully in the educational activities of the ACS annual
Clinical Congress.
Applications due July 1. Details are available on the ACS Website.

International Surgical Education
Scholarships

The ACS Division of Education and International Relations
Committee are pleased to announce two international scholarships
focused on surgical education. These awards provide young faculty
members from countries other than the United States and Canada with
the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational
opportunities for faculty development and enhancement that will
result in acquisition of new knowledge and skills in surgical
education and training. Applications due May 1. Details are
available on the ACS Website.

International NSQIP Scholarships

These scholarships fund participation in the annual conference
(mid year) of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program of
the American College of Surgeons. Details are available on the ACS Website.

Contact

Scholarship Program Co-ordinator
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
199 Ward Street
North Adelaide SA 5006 Australia